Reward Manager - Operations at The Heineken Company

As a Reward Manager, you will play a key role in managing the operational process within the reward space for all the countries within Heineken Beverages. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the overall success of our organization by attracting and retaining top talent. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for appropriate reward benchmarking to ensure our reward offering remain competitive.
• Manage the participation in salary and benefits surveys as well as other market research activities to stay informed about industry best practices and make recommendations for change.
• Analyze and interpret reward data to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of Reward policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the People Partners and management to evaluate positions, ensuring internal and external equity.
• Managing the governance around Job Evaluations.
• Maintain and update salary structures and pay scales.
• Manage the annual salary review process, including merit and performance increases. This includes designing of the adjustment grid in line with the market.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to reward.
• Manage the various global, regional and local reward programs, such as fair pay, incentive plans, retirement plans, employee recognition programs, annual planning etc.
• Manage the benefits we provide to employees, i.e. retirement funds, medical aids, risk benefits, etc.
• Manage the Global Mobility process within the global framework.
• Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.
• Engagement with the people team and senior leaders to share and improve reward information and reporting.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant certification (e.g., Global Remuneration Professional) is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Reward Specialist or Analyst, or similar role in the people or finance
• functions.
• Experience working in a Global organization or working with other African countries
• Proven experience in conducting job evaluations and job analysis, with a strong understanding of reward principles. (Experience using Guide Charts as JE tool is a plus).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
• Familiarity with reward benchmarking surveys and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.